Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & Confidentiality Statement

Your privacy is incredibly important to me. Any personal details, notes, or spoken words from our sessions are kept completely secure and confidential, in line with UK data protection laws (GDPR). 

I will never share your information with anyone else for marketing purposes, and I will not discuss your details outside of my professional clinical supervision. 

Exceptions to Confidentiality (Safeguarding)

There are a few rare, specific circumstances where I am legally or ethically required to break our confidentiality agreement. I will always try to discuss this with you first if it is safe to do so. These exceptions are: 

• Risk of serious harm: If I believe you are at immediate risk of causing severe harm to yourself or someone else.
• Child protection: If you share information that indicates a child or vulnerable adult is experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect.
• Legal requirements: If I am ordered by a court of law to disclose information, or if you share information regarding acts of terrorism, money laundering, or drug trafficking. 

How I Handle Your Data

• Storage: Any contact details or brief session notes are kept securely in encrypted, password-protected digital files.
• Retention: I only keep your data for as long as required by my professional insurance and BACP guidelines, after which it is securely destroyed.
• Your Rights: You have the right to request a copy of the information I hold about you at any time.